Ashur vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ashur Rank #2,679
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2679 for Ashur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashur ___

  • Ashur James
  • Ashur Michael
  • Ashur David
  • Ashur Thomas
  • Ashur Lee

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashur

Cyrus Darius Ariel Leah Naomi

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashur or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Ashur at #2679 in the United States.

What do Ashur and James mean?

Ashur means "happy, blessed" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ashur and James boy or girl names?

Ashur is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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